Best Wide-angle Prime Lenses for Nikon DSLRs

A wide-angle prime lens is a fixed focal length lens which is ideal for use in architectural, interior and landscape photography. Looking for best wide-angle prime lenses for Nikon DSLR cameras?

Here are some recommendations according to DxOMark ratings and to our suggestions. You can see two tables seperated below, listing the best wide-angle prime lenses for both full frame (Fx) and APS-C (DX) Nikon DSLRs.

Best Wide-angle Prime Lenses for Nikon DSLRs

Wide-angle Prime Lenses for Nikon Full Frame Fx-format DSLRs

According to DxOMark and web reviews, the Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG HSM A lens is the best for wide-angle prime choice. And for a cheaper solution AF-S NIKKOR 28mm f/1.8G fits very well with the Nikon full frame DSLRs.

The Carl Zeiss 35mm f/1.4 is a manual model and comes with no AF. The manual focus Samyang 35mm f/1.4 AS UMC lens is also a good and cheaper alternative lens to consider. The Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24mm f/1.4G ED is another good wide-angle prime lens but with an expensive price.

The Carl Zeiss Distagon 15mm f/2.8 lens is the best ultra-wide angle lens for Nikon FX-format full frame DSLRs. This lens provides the best image quality, and highest sharpness levels. We have to underline that this lens doesn’toffer any AF and it is a manual lens. If you are looking for a cheaper solution then the Sigma 20mm f/1.8 EX DG ASP will be a good choice.

Wide-angle Prime Lenses for Nikon APS-C sensor DX-format DSLRs

The Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG HSM A lens is again the best wide-angle prime lens for Nikon DX-format APS-C sensor cameras. And for a cheaper solution AF-S DX Nikkor 35mm f/1.8G fits very well with all the Nikon DX cameras and a very popular lens.